Publications by authors named "Carlos Garcia-Bertolin"
Background: In Spain, the risk of imported malaria has increased in recent years due to the rise in international travel and migration. Little is known about the knowledge, information sources, clinical practice, and specific needs of primary care physicians (PCPs) concerning malaria despite the pivotal role played by these professionals in managing the health of tourists. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of PCPs in Spain regarding malaria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy of the antimicrobial activity of cationic carbosilane dendrimers against clinical strains of multidrug-resistant bacteria and their biofilms.
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Antimicrobial Resistance, worsened by microorganisms forming biofilms, presents a public health threat, prompting the exploration of new treatments like cationic dendritic systems (dendrimers and dendrons).
- - The research tested six cationic carbosilane dendrimers and one dendron against multidrug-resistant bacteria and their biofilms, evaluating their effectiveness through various concentration measurements and assessing cytotoxicity on Hela cells.
- - Results showed that certain dendrimers and the dendron had significant antibacterial activity against resistant bacteria in their planktonic state, but their effectiveness against biofilms was limited, highlighting their potential for topical use against infections.
Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes chronic gastric inflammation, which can lead to gastric neoplasia. Therefore, early diagnosis of H. pylori infection is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of complications.
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